Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria

12953 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33181

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal above chicken stock inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the bar used to hold dirty items ( silverware). Owner moved them out.

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bag on the kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: lasagna, marinara sauce held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs, meat sauce held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet stored on the floor. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Manager placed it inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is offering carpaccio and steak . Advised manager to fully cooked prior to service

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working for more than 60 days without proof of any training

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment is offering carpaccio and steak undercooked. Advised owner to cooked fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Dec 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator added 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen area: 1 in lobby area, dishwasher under front counter front. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dishwasher

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria.

How does Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emma E Lorenzo Trattoria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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